One of SA’s favourite cars, the Polo, has a whole new look
You have probably either owned or know someone who drive a Polo right? Since its launch in 2010, the Polo hatch has consistently been the second best-selling passenger car in South Africa and now it’s been upgraded once again to hopefully keep it a firm favourite in the South Africa market.
The new Polo has been enhanced both visually and technically. The driver assistance and infotainment systems as well as the new engines- now available with either 5 or 6-speed manual transmissions or the award winning automatic gearbox- have taken the Polo to another level. The new Polo offers the widest range of assistance and safety systems in its class. It is the first car in this segment that comes equipped with an Automatic Post-Collision Braking System as standard.
Sometimes us women aren’t too sure of what we want, but one thing is certain- we want fuel efficient cars. Thanks to the new TSI (petrol) engines, the Polo fuel economy has been improved by as much as 20 percent. It has a claimed fuel consumption of 4.9 l/100km with lowered CO2 emissions. Wow, that is low!
Choices, choices, choices- the new Polo comes in three levels, so you have a variety to choose from. Trendline- the attractive entry level, Comfortline- for sophistication and Highline-the high-end Polo. Drivers who want a Polo with rugged but sporty looks can opt for the CrossPolo which has also been enhanced- designed for the urban environment. Visually, the new Polo can be identified by a sharper front and rear design. In addition, the new model introduces fresh colours, new interior materials and new specifications.
A technological highlight of the new Polo is the standard Automatic Post-Collision Braking System. After a collision, it automatically brakes the vehicle to avoid secondary collisions or reduce their severity. There are also optional convenient features on offer for the new Polo customers that want to individualise their cars.
Prices:
1.2 TSI 66kW Trendline R188 300
1.2 TSI 66kW Comfortline R209 700
1.2 TSI 81kW Highline R233 300
1.2 TSI 81kW Highline DSG R247 800 (automatic)
1.2 TSI 81kW CrossPolo R241 000
The new Polo comes standard with a 3 year/45 000km Service Plan and a 3 year/120 000km warranty.